19 Best Derivatives Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Alpha Exchange is a podcast series launched by Dean Curnutt to explore topics in financial markets, risk management and capital allocation in the alternatives industry. Our in depth discussions with highly established industry professionals seek to uncover the nuanced and complex interactions between economic, monetary, financial, regulatory and geopolitical sources of risk. We aim to learn from the perspective our guests can bring with respect to the history of financial and business cycles, promoting a better understanding among listeners as to how prior periods provide important context to present day dynamics. The 'price of risk' is an important topic. Here we engage experts in their assessment of risk premium levels in the context of uncertainty. Is the level of compensation attractive? Because Central Banks have played so important a role in markets post crisis, our discussions sometimes aim to better understand the evolution of monetary policy and the degree to which the real and financial economy will be impacted. An especially important area of focus is on derivative products and how they interact with risk taking and carry dynamics. Our conversations seek to enlighten listeners, for example, as to the factors that promoted the February melt-down of the VIX complex. We do NOT ask our guests for their political opinions. We seek a better understanding of the market impact of regulatory change, election outcomes and events of geopolitical consequence. Our discussions cover markets from a macro perspective with an assessment of risk and opportunity across asset classes. Within equity markets, we may explore the relative attractiveness of sectors but will NOT discuss single stocks. more

Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. With leading industry guests and detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before. If you are an experienced options trader looking to expand your understanding of volatility, or if you are simply curious about VIX and other volatility products, then this is the program for you. more

MarketVoice Podcasts are a production of FIA, and involve interviews with top executives, regulators and visionaries in the global cleared derivatives industry. For more information, visit https://www.fia.org/fia-marketvoice-podcast. more

This podcast is all about quantitative finance and financial history. Subscribe to hear about financial markets, derivatives, and how investors use quantitative tools from statistics and corporate finance theory. Included are interviews with some of the most interesting thinkers in finance. Occasional longer form financial documentaries, open up fascinating elements of financial markets history. Patrick Boyle is a quantitative hedge fund manager, a university professor, and a former investment banker. To contact Patrick visit http://onfinance.org Find Patrick on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatrickBoyleOnFinance DISCLAIMER:This podcast is not affiliated with any financial institution. The information provided is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Those seeking investment advice should seek out a registered professional in their home jurisdiction and confirm their credentials on your national regulator's website. Patrick Boyle is not responsible for any investment actions taken by viewers and his content should not be used as a basis for investment or other financial decisions. more

Welcome to The Derivative by RCM Alternatives, where we dive into what makes alternative investments go, analyze the strategies of unique hedge fund managers, and chat with interesting guests from across the investment world. Hosted by RCM Managing Partner, Jeff Malec, join us to take a ride through the world of alternative investments. more

Gold, crude oil, corn, soybeans and more - with so many tradeable products the futures options market is an intimidating place. How can you possibly keep track of the latest trading activity across so many different products? Don't worry - we've got you covered. Welcome to This Week in Futures Options - the program designed to help active futures options traders stay on top of this ever-changing marketplace. Each week we'll break down the top trades, hot products, volatility explosions and much more. Whether you're an experienced veteran or a newcomer looking to separate the wheat from the lean hogs, This Week in Futures Options has the information you can't find anywhere else... more

Hosted by Mark Benzaquen, OIC Instructor and Principal, Investor Education at OCC®, the OIC Wide World of Options podcast will feature a dynamic mix of current events, investor resources and strategy insights. more

Take a walk into the world of derivatives, as ISDA explores developments in financial markets, risk management, regulation and technology. Featuring interviews with top experts in trading, policy, risk and economics, The Swap asks why the issues that matter actually matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Josh Silva of Passaic Partners and Michael Purves of Tallbacken Capital discuss the world of investing through the lens of cross-asset and derivative frameworks.The information, opinions and views expressed on this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended as investment advice. The opinions expressed may not align with Passaic Partners' views or its client strategies. Market forecasts are speculative and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions. Consult your financial and tax advisors before making any investments. more

Podcast series exploring the regulatory ecosystem of the derivatives industry and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ('CFTC'). Follow us for discussions ranging from market participants to regulatory actors, industry basics to emerging trends, and any derivatives thereof! [This Podcast series represents the observations of the producer and various guests and does not represent the position of the CFTC in any capacity.] more

Lucas and Luna dissect listed options—calls, puts, spreads, and the Greeks—for retail traders who want to move beyond buying single-leg contracts. Each episode begins with a live-data snapshot: current implied volatility term structures from the CBOE, open interest shifts across key strikes, and the macro catalyst (jobs report, Fed decision, earnings surprise) that is repricing the options surface right now. Lucas, a former derivative structurer, walks through the mechanics of a trade idea—say, a put credit spread on a semiconductor ETF ahead of a GDP print—while Luna, a diligent skeptic, interrogates the assumptions: where is the edge, what is the breakeven probability, how does theta decay accelerate into expiration. They use real tickers, real option chains, and real moneyness levels. No hypotheticals. No 'market will go up or down.' Instead, they explore how retail traders can structure asymmetric risk-reward using defined-risk strategies like iron condors, calendar spreads, and ratio backspreads, and they routinely compare the cost of hedging with puts versus bear put spreads versus VIX futures. The show also covers regulatory changes (e.g., SEC's proposed options classification regime), broker-specific tools (e.g., tastytrade's probability analysis vs. thinkorswim's thinkBack), and the behavioral pitfalls that cause retail traders to overpay for tail risk. Listeners come away with a specific, repeatable framework for evaluating any trade: edge, sizing, volatility regime, and exit rules. Can an individual trader sustainably harvest volatility risk premium, or is that edge reserved for institutions?#OptionsTrading #CallsAndPuts #Derivatives #RetailTrading #Volatility #Greeks #ThetaDecay #IronCondor #SpreadTrading #CBOE #ImpliedVolatility #RiskManagement #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Investing #TradingStrategy #OptionsEducationKeep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo more

Every trading day, before 9:15 AM, Tanmay Kurtkoti gives you the one edge most traders miss before market open. The Tanmay Edge is a daily pre-market audio brief covering: Key levels, open interest, and GEX data for Nifty & BankNifty. Options flow and derivatives market structure. What institutional money is signalling overnight — Pro vs FII vs Client positioning decoded. The one setup worth watching at open. Tanmay is the founder of QC Alpha ($75M) and RupeeCase India's systematic quantitative investing terminal. He has 16+ years in derivatives and quantitative trading, including prop desk experience. No fluff. No filler. Just your edge before the chaos begins. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or stream free on rupeecase.com . Follow on X: @TanmayKurtkoti more

If you like derivative-based puns, this is the place for you. Introducing 'Top of the Swaps', a WisdomTree podcast aiming to help multi-asset investors use derivatives to improve client outcomes, brought to you by people from across our team. Prepared for professional investors only. Capital at risk. more

The European Market Brief discusses current activity across a broad spectrum of Eurex products (e.g. EURO STOXX®, VSTOXX®, DAX®, Euro-Bund, Euro-Bobl, Euro-Schatz derivatives, etc.). We look at trading activity across Eurex's options and futures products. The program also features special guests discussing the unique developments in each respective market. more

Welcome to Derivatives Decoded where we explore the cutting-edge world of digital asset derivatives. Each episode features discussions with leading traders, quants, and risk managers about innovative strategies and emerging products in digital asset futures, options, and swaps. We cover topics from advanced trading algorithms to regulatory shifts impacting institutional derivatives trading. Join us for essential insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of digital asset derivatives. more

Everything you ever wanted to know about the futures markets all in one place. Brought to you by Plus500. Go to https://ctsfutures.com/ to learn more. more

Market Outlook is a weekly podcast created by Derek Taylor ('dtoptions' on YouTube).  This podcast discusses the market's performance last week as well as looking ahead to next week's opportunities, including potential options trades to take. more

The Desk is Moore & Van Allen's monthly recap of swaps, derivatives, digital assets and prediction markets news and regulatory developments. more

Active trading, economic analysis and market history — by a Paris-Sorbonne graduate in History.Scalping and Day Trading on Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) Futures via IBKR. Since May 2024, I hold a seat at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) — the world's leading derivatives marketplace — with voting rights, alongside the largest global banks and hedge funds. A very rare status for an individual.Economy, stocks, capitalism: thinking in long cycles with Piketty, Stiglitz, Acemoglu, Braudel (Annales) and Schumpeter. Medici, Rothschild, Buffett: three centuries of capital dynasties. Kondratieff cycles, central banks, ETFs, CBDCs, BRICS.Author of two books. Foreword author for Jesse Livermore, Gustave Le Bon, Ernest Renan, Machiavelli.Join me:▸ Trading School since 2022: www.benoistrousseau-trading.com (http://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com)▸ Blog & Forum since 2010: www.andlil.com/en/ — 50,000+ members#DayTrading #Scalping #Nasdaq #Futures #CME #Economy #Stocks #Capitalism #EconomicHistory #Investing⚠️ Educational. Not investment advice. Capital loss risk. Not licensed.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. more